Better decisions driving healthcare improvement International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare The International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare has brought together more than 4,200 delegates each year for nearly 30 years. Held three times annually across Europe and Asia, it convenes healthcare leaders, frontline clinicians, researchers, and policymakers to share learning and improve care.
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leadership in medicine.” Professor George Samoutis , chairman of the coordination committee of the National Centre for Clinical Evidence, Cyprus
Inspiration to implement change The Forum actively inspires actionable improvements at an institutional level. “It gives us lots of homework, things to think about, and take home messages. It inspires us—me—to take it home to our hospital and to get better patient care” (0:46–1:03). Bridging knowledge levels Carefully balanced content meets the needs of newcomers and advanced practitioners in quality improvement. It offers diverse sessions, from foundational workshops to in-depth technical presentations. “It’s got an outstanding balance of things for, I guess, more advanced people who have a lot more knowledge in the area, and for people who are still getting into quality improvement” (1:26–1:32).
Enhancing collaborative networks Peer learning and informal networking create vital opportunities for knowledge exchange across disciplines and countries. “It is a great place to make those connections, especially if you’re thinking more globally” (1:43–1:48). Continuous learning culture With nearly 30 years of history, the Forum has established an enduring culture of continuous learning. “No matter how many years of experience you’ve had in quality improvement, you would always learn. You know, peer-to-peer learning will always happen” (1:59–2:08).
This feedback reinforces previous evidence. Over 60% of respondents to a BMJ Group survey, conducted six months after the London 2024 Forum, reported positive changes in their organisations as a result of attending.
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